QUOTABLES: Fire SuperDraft Selection Yazid Atouba

QUOTABLES: Fire SuperDraft Selection Yazid Atouba

"I’m extremely delighted to be drafted by the Fire. I feel it’s a golden opportunity for me to play under better conditions and show what I can do in MLS."

What are the strong suits of your game?

"I think my strengths are my speed, ability and technique. I feel like I have a lot to offer in those areas."

On coming from Cameroon…

"The training conditions I’ve had to play under in Cameroon aren’t as good as in Chicago where they have top facilities and a great stadium. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play in that stadium."

On youth international experiences with Cameroon U-20's

"I feel playing with the Cameroonian team at the U-20 World Cup raised my profile a bit and gave me something more to build towards. Representing your nation in a world championship is an amazing thing and I was very proud to play a part in all four games."

On his combine performance…

"I did feel that I had a strong combine. I came in off of an 18-hour flight and felt a little tired in the second half of games but I think I did very well to prove my abilities at the combine."